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In early 1772, locals in Rhode Island who opposed British trade policies turned to violence. The British cutter Gaspee, commanded by Lt. William Dudingston, had begun cracking down on smuggling. Dudingston was quite zealous in his job and often stopped innocent ships and/or seized legitimate supplies without payment. On June 9, 1772, locals plotted to lured the Gaspee into shallow waters off Namquit Point. There, the Gaspee ran aground. Colonialists raided the Gaspee under cover of night, wounding Dudingston and rounding up his crew. Finally, the Gaspee was set on fire. The British government considered this a direct challenge to royal authority. The Rhode Island Governor issued an arrest warrant and reward for the unnamed participants but the raiding party was never arrested. It was known in the papers as the Gaspee Affair. Shortly after this, the British redircted their attention to Boston and the Boston Tea Party.
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What was the Gaspee incident?
the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension
Who led the attack on the British schooner the Gaspee?
John Brown
The British Navy tried to stop the smuggling by the colonists and sent the which of these to capture the smugglers?
H.M.S. Gaspee
What did the committee of correspondence did?
It form on the year 1772.
Who were James Polk's parents?
His mother was Jane Knox Polk (Nov. 15, 1776 - Jan. 11, 1852 ).His father was Samuel Ezekial Polk ( July 5, 1772 - Nov. 5, 1827).
Why was the cutter gaspee burned down?
On June 9, 1772 the British revenue schooner, Cutter Gaspee, ran aground in Rhode Island. Colonists set fire to the ship during the night.
When did the colonists burn Gaspee?
June 10th, 1772
When did Colonials burn Gaspee?
1772
What was the gaspee doing?
Gaspee was a boat for the British to sail on
Who burned the gaspee?
the rhode islanders
The Boston Massacre and the Gaspee Affair?
Boston massacre- killing of 5 men when soldiers were at the coloniesGaspee affair- the torching of the schooner Gaspee
Where was Lt Duddington when the Gaspee was attacked?
in bed
What was the Gaspee incident?
the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension the british repeal of the townshend act brought two years of peace between Britain and the colonies but that didnt end the tension
Who led the attack on the British schooner the Gaspee?
John Brown
What was the British ship used to chase colonial smugglers?
Gaspee
Who was the only casualty in Gaspee affair?
Lieutenant William Dudingston
Which gas is invented by Rutherford in 1772?
Rutherford discovered Nitrogen in 1772.
